All Black and Highlanders player Malakai Fekitoa (centre) tries to evade a tackle during a Super Rugby clash against the Crusaders last year. Photo: Peter McIntosh
The Highlanders' All Blacks will not be playing in the Brisbane 10s.
Highlanders coach Tony Brown confirmed this afternoon the side's eight All Blacks will not play in the competition in Brisbane.
They will be available to play New South Wales in Sydney in the final pre-season hit-out on February 16.
The 10s is set to be played at Suncorp Stadium on February 11-12.